UN warns acute hunger will worsen in 13 hot spots as famine risks rise

ROME (AP) – The United Nations’ food agencies warned Wednesday that acute hunger is set to worsen across 13 global hot spots in the coming months, with conflict, funding shortages and climate shocks pushing millions closer to famine.

Iran's uranium enrichment nuclear program faces scrutiny

When the U.S. and Israel launched the war against Iran on Feb. 28, President Donald Trump said one of the main objectives was to prevent Iran from building a nuclear weapon.

A 16-month-old and his mother recover from Ebola outbreak in Congo

BUNIA, Congo (AP) – A 16-month-old baby and his mother have recovered from Ebola in eastern Congo, a rare positive development as Africa’s top health body warned the outbreak of the deadly virus could become the worst on record if it continues to spread.

Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers

BUNDIBUGYO, Uganda (AP) – Whenever Ebola comes, some of the afflicted choose the road to the nearest hospital. Others take the path to the shrine of a traditional healer, often with devastating consequences.

How to avoid heat-related illnesses and stay cool this summer

BERLIN (AP) – More than 200,000 people across Europe died from heat-related causes over the last four years, and most of the fatalities were preventable, the World Health Organization’s Europe office said Thursday.

Motorcycle taxi drivers in Congo rally for Ebola awareness

BUNIA, Congo (AP) – Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers spread messages about Ebola in an awareness caravan Tuesday in eastern Congo where community skepticism has led to attacks on health workers who are trying to contain a spreading outbreak of the illness.

A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. US guidelines didn't feature its findings

A study commissioned by President Joe Biden’s administration to investigate alcohol-related health harms was released independently on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump’s administration decided not to feature the researchers’ findings in new dietary guidelines as it faced pushback from the alcohol industry and a congressional committee.

OB-GYN group makes vaccine recommendations for first time

A prominent OB-GYN group announced vaccine recommendations on Wednesday that differ from what the U.S. government advises. The immunization schedule is specifically for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women. It aligns with prior recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Scientists discover a deep whale graveyard that is teeming with life

NEW YORK (AP) – Scientists have unearthed communities of marine life – including jellyfish, tubeworms and brittle stars – thriving on a millions-year-old whale graveyard.